The Illinois Valley Fire District, AMR-Josephine County and Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest District were originally responding to a reported structure fire Aug. 16 close to 1:15 p.m. off Kerby Mainline Rd. Once arriving units were on scene, a second alarm activation was dispatched in Kerby, due to the 2 acres that were burning in dry grass. Due to multiple connex boxes, a recreational vehicle, an outbuilding and items on the ground, the fire continued through to other properties, and structure protection was in place. Units from Rural Metro Fire – Josephine County and Grants Pass Fire responded to assist with the fire operations. ODF dispatched two helicopters to the scene as well, a dozer and hand crews. The fire was put out and the area was cleaned up. The fire is being investigated. (Photo by IVFD Media for the Illinois Valley News)
